Welcome to this exciting event delivered by Beyond Adventure and Still Going Strong Events. We are delighted that you have chosen to be a part of this and are looking forward to hosting both adventure sports enthusiasts and those putting their toes in the water for the first time, the event offers opportunities for all to get involved. Aberfeldy and the Tay Valley has some of the best scenery in Scotland, particularly at this time of year in early autumn creating a stunning backdrop.
The Beyond the Tay Adventure Challenge is a circular 14km Run/Hike from the picturesque Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy to Kenmore followed by a 13km paddle back to Aberfeldy.
Classes and prices
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Category |
Min age |
Priority |
Earlybird (21 Nov to 07 Jan) |
General (from 08 Jan) |
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Solo |
16 |
£30 |
£36 |
£40 |
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Pairs (open) |
16 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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Pairs (Adult+Child) |
16+12 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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Pairs (School) |
12-15 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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Relay (open) |
16 |
£54 |
£60 |
£64 |
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A fee of 6% will be applied to each order to cover administration and card processing costs.
Allowable craft
All categories of paddlesport craft are allowable from racing kayaks through to paddleboards. The boats paddled down the river section of the event prescribe which category participants compete in. i.e. tandem pairs must paddle an accepted doubles craft.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to:
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Solo |
Tandem Pairs |
Relay |
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Male
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Female
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Male U18
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1st, 2nd, 3rd Female U18
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1st, 2nd, 3rd
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1st Adult and Child
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1st School
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Key timings
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Friday 5th October |
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Check in |
Opens 16:00 – Closes 20:00 |
Beyond Adventure By the River |
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Saturday 6th October |
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Boat Drop Off |
Opens 08:00 – Closes 09:30 |
Taymouth Marina |
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Check-in |
Opens 07:30 – Closes 08:30 |
Beyond Adventure By the River |
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Event Briefing to all athletes |
10:15 |
Start Line Dewars Whisky Distillery |
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Event Starts |
10:30 |
Dewars Whisky Distillery |
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Side Events Program Starts |
14:00 |
Beyond Adventure |
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Event Presentation |
16:30 |
Beyond Adventure |
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Beyond Adventure 20th anniversary BBQ |
17:00 |
Beyond Adventure |
Event Centre and Check-in
Event check-in is located at Beyond Adventure “By the River”, Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthhsire PH15 2EB Turn in at the 40mph/derestricted speed sign leaving/arriving at the eastern side of Aberfeldy.
Opening Times:
Friday 5th October, 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday 6th October, 07:00 - 08:30
Side Events Programme
Beyond The Tay Adventure Challenge is also delivering an exciting side events program which includes:
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Come Try Paddle Sports sessions
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Indoor Climbing Wall
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Boat and Equipment second hand sale (participants can bring their own items to sell
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Bouncy Castle
